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Local Herb Walk

Last summer I had the good fortune of joining local natropath, Dr. Dorothy on an herb walk through Concho. On our hike we identified more than a dozen edible and medicinal plants growing right in our area. Dr. Dorothy has had extensive training in herbs and wild plants and she shared a wealth of information. She emphasized the importance of understanding the specific properties of each medicinal plant, as many are toxic when misused. In addition to identifying useful plants, Dorothy pointed out poisonous plants, stressing the need for absolute correct identification.

Medicinal Plant Guides

Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West

This in-depth guide to identifying medicinal plants features illustrations for over one hundred species native to the western mountain region of the U.S. Michael Moore, a leader in the modern herbal medicine movement also offers details for preparing, preserving and using natural medicine. This guide includes full color photos of many of the plants, which is particularly helpful for herb identification.

Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West

In this guide to identifying medicinal desert plants, Michael Moore includes detailed illustrations of each plant featured. He shares information on the preparation and use of herbal remedies created from plants found in American canyons and deserts. This book discusses each plant in great detail, covering techniques for harvesting and preserving numerous desert herbs. Full color photos provided for many of the plants aid in identification.